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Galaxy S27 Pro tipped to skip Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme chip
Leak says Galaxy A38 and A58 will get bigger batteries and faster charging than Galaxy S26
Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales reportedly jump 20% after iPhone Duo launch
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Samsung may use Exynos chip in Galaxy S27 Ultra after Snapdragon overheating in tests
Sony says Xperia 10 VI will not get Android 17
Google expands Android earthquake alerts to over 200 regions and adds more detail
Galaxy S27 Ultra leak points to thinner bezels and a thicker camera bump
Samsung starts stable One UI 9 rollout for Galaxy A27, A37, A36 and A56
Samsung Galaxy A38 5G camera specs leak, with no clear upgrades
Verizon adds six months of free Google AI Pro for eligible customers
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Apple lists iPhone Duo repair prices, up to $1,499 without AppleCare+
Galaxy A58 camera specs leak, matching the Galaxy A57 on paper
Google expands Android scam protections to more phones and brands
Samsung Health update adds sleep and running coaches and meal scanning
Verizon says some customers can keep their copper landlines
Google adds Shop devices section selling Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones
Samsung rolls out stable One UI 9 to Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
Samsung adds new languages to Galaxy AI features and Bixby
Apple says the iPhone Duo cools its A20 Pro chip with graphite pipes routed through the hinge
Apple opens Get Ready for iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of October 16
Google Play adds a personal library for private AI-built Android apps
OnePlus lists phones and tablets getting ColorOS 17, with rollout dates from 29 October
Samsung may raise Galaxy S27 prices by up to $100, reports say